Tottenham boss Martin Jol has warned his players they may have to foot the bill for Football Association fines if there are more incidents of ill-discipline during this season.

Spurs were charged by the FA for failing to control their players against Middlesbrough, although they are still considering an appeal following the mass brawl.

There was also a confrontation at Blackburn this season when Hossam Ghaly was sent off, and Jol wants discipline from his players despite calling for a physical edge to their game.

The club could be fined for the clash against Boro, in which Didier Zokora and George Boateng were dismissed, and Jol suggested he could make his players pay if there are further penalties this season.

"It's not £5,000 or £10,000," said the Dutchman.

"I can't expect the club to be punished for the things we do on the pitch but in this case I thought Zokora was innocent with his intentions, he was not aggressive and tried to help."

Zokora's red card came after Aaron Lennon had fouled Boateng and the Ivory Coast midfielder ran over to the incident.

"If you know the lad, he wouldn't hurt a fly," said Jol. "I saw it on TV again and he shouldn't have sprinted 25 yards."

Spurs finally decided not to appeal Zokora's card, and Jol admits the brawl against Boro set a bad example.

"If you start fighting on the pitch it is a bad influence for supporters, for the children and for people who watch football," said Jol.